Vehicle Purchase and Recycling-Flathead County

The State of Montana's Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number DEQ-IFB2024-400005 for a Junk Vehicle Purchase and Recycling Event targeting the Flathead County junk vehicle graveyard. This procurement seeks a vendor to purchase and recycle vehicles from the specified location, with bids measured in total tons of vehicles removed. The solicitation requires bidders to first certify they have physically visited and inspected the county vehicle graveyard prior to submitting a proposal. Bidders must complete multiple certification requirements, including verifying non-discrimination against firearms entities and providing comprehensive company information and professional references. The bid submission window is open from April 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT to May 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with Rebecca Gregg serving as the procurement contact (Rebecca.Gregg@mt.gov, +1 406-444-3101). Potential vendors are encouraged to submit any clarifying questions through the designated Q&A Board before the submission deadline.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly noted in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified recycling and environmental services vendors capable of managing vehicle removal and recycling operations. The solicitation is categorized under commodity codes for Environmental Services - Recycling and Metal Containers, suggesting vendors must have appropriate industrial recycling capabilities. Standard payment terms are Net 30, utilizing US Dollar currency for transaction settlements. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendor information is provided. Interested bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence in vehicle recycling, provide comprehensive company credentials, and submit a total bid reflecting their assessment of the vehicle graveyard's contents and potential recycling value.